Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cuspidatum
ID:
709113

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bertol.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ital. 4: 99 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708446



Common Names

  • Ornithogalum cuspidatum
  • Cuspidatum Ornithogalum
  • Cuspidatum


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Synonyms

  • Ornithogalum procerum Stapf [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum marginatum Lindl. [illegitimate]

Description

Ornithogalum cuspidatum (also called Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is a perennial herb with white flowers that grows in grasslands in South Africa.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithogalum cuspidatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower for bouquets and flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ornithogalum cuspidatum is a white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithogalum cuspidatum is a perennial herb that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Once established, Ornithogalum cuspidatum should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Ornithogalum cuspidatum

Ornithogalum cuspidatum is native to the Mediterranean region, including southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Ornithogalum cuspidatum FAQ

What type of plant is Ornithogalum cuspidatum?

Ornithogalum cuspidatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae.

Where is Ornithogalum cuspidatum found?

Ornithogalum cuspidatum is native to South Africa.

What is the growth habit of Ornithogalum cuspidatum?

Ornithogalum cuspidatum is a bulbous perennial with a clumping habit.

Species in the Ornithogalum genus

Ornithogalum exaratum, Ornithogalum esterhuyseniae, Ornithogalum exscapum, Ornithogalum fimbrimarginatum, Ornithogalum conicum, Ornithogalum fischerianum, Ornithogalum fimbriatum, Ornithogalum constrictum, Ornithogalum imereticum, Ornithogalum hispidum, Ornithogalum hyrcanum, Ornithogalum inclusum, Ornithogalum graminifolium, Ornithogalum gugliae, Ornithogalum gussonei, Ornithogalum hajastanum, Ornithogalum hallii, Ornithogalum iraqense, Ornithogalum kurdicum, Ornithogalum libanoticum, Ornithogalum lanceolatum, Ornithogalum bungei, Ornithogalum juncifolium, Ornithogalum fuscescens, Ornithogalum gambosanum, Ornithogalum concinnum, Ornithogalum comosum, Ornithogalum collinum, Ornithogalum capillaris, Ornithogalum graciliflorum, Ornithogalum gracillimum, Ornithogalum geniculatum, Ornithogalum chionophilum, Ornithogalum cernuum, Ornithogalum alatum, Ornithogalum gregorianum, Ornithogalum longicollum, Ornithogalum dolichopharynx, Ornithogalum fissurisedulum, Ornithogalum campanulatum, Ornithogalum verae, Ornithogalum leeupoortense, Ornithogalum namaquanulum, Ornithogalum hispidulum, Ornithogalum aetfatense, Ornithogalum synadelphicum, Ornithogalum mater-familias, Ornithogalum adseptentrionesvergentulum, Ornithogalum ciliiferum, Ornithogalum rotatum,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

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